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Gunslinger
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2020-01-21 07:33 AM



Life’s made up of drama-
At least that’s how it seems.
Sometimes it’s a nightmare-
Rarely pleasant dreams.

You are bound for disappointment
I guarantee that’s true.
When you stop and try to figure out
Just who is fooling who.

“Love” is used so lightly-
The meaning has been lost.
It’s tossed about quite freely-
But, O, at what a cost?

With men it’s but a catch word-
With women, often true-
But take time to consider-
In the end, who’s fooling who?

The man wants passing pleasure-
The woman, married bliss…
She wants security in life,
He’ll settle for a kiss.

They are doomed to disappointment
I’ve found this to be true.
And when it comes to hindsight-
Tell me who is fooling who?

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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136
Mobile, AL
1 posted 2020-05-23 09:09 AM


I gave up on married bliss a long time ago, and I don't trust "I love you " anymore. In who is fooling who...someone is always fooling someone about one thing or another.  

I enjoyed this. The picture is more real.

"Its gonna be alright cause I'm okay with me"

Jewel

Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
2 posted 2020-06-05 12:11 PM


Pretty much hit the nail on the head with this one.  So far as experience would tell me.  I'm still a dreamer at heart though, will always love the idea of being in love.
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